SADC: Garlic Market 2024

Garlic Market Size in SADC

In 2023, the SADC garlic market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Garlic Production in SADC

In value terms, garlic production rose markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Tanzania (X tons) remains the largest garlic producing country in SADC, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, garlic production in Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Madagascar (X tons), twofold. Malawi (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Tanzania stood at X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Madagascar (X% per year) and Malawi (X% per year).

The average garlic yield reached X tons per ha in 2023, approximately equating 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the garlic yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the garlic harvested area in SADC fell modestly to X ha, flattening at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Garlic Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, approx. X tons of garlic were exported in SADC; with an increase of X% on 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic exports expanded notably to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X tons) represented the largest exporter of garlic, committing X% of total exports. Tanzania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Madagascar (X%). Malawi (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Malawi (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Madagascar (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malawi emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Tanzania, Madagascar and Malawi increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest garlic supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Madagascar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Madagascar (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, garlic export price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Garlic Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of garlic, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, garlic imports rose modestly to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Mozambique (X tons), distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) represented the largest importers of garlic, together constituting X% of total imports. The following importers - Mauritius (X tons), Comoros (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest garlic importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Mauritius ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Angola, Tanzania, Comoros and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Comoros, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, garlic import price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform